Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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1861. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding the drafting, completion and publication of the report investigating bogus self employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38035/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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An interdepartmental working group, comprising officials from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, the Department of Finance and the Revenue Commissioners, has been examining the emergence of new forms of employment arrangements, which may involve a degree of disguised employment. These include arrangements i) where an individual, who would otherwise be an employee, establishes a company to provide their services employment and ii) where an individual, who is dependent on and under the control of a single employer in the same manner as an employee, is classified as self-employed.

The working group sought the views of interested parties and stakeholders through a public consultation. The consultation received 23 submissions from interested parties, including employers, trade unions, professional bodies and individuals. The working group is preparing a report which will present the views of these organisations and individuals, together with an analysis of the issues arising. I understand that the working group is currently finalising the report.

I look forward to seeing the report and I will then consider, along with my colleague the Minister for Finance, what changes, if any, might be required.